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sniper

NOUN
gunman
Synonyms


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Attorney General Janet Reno decided not to pursue charges, but a county prosecutor in the state did, charging the sniper with involuntary manslaughter.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

Serbia's president, Aleksandar Vucic, has described an allegation that he was involved in "sniper tourism" during the siege of Sarajevo as a "lie".

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

However, no individual sniper was ever held accountable, with all convictions directed toward the commanders in charge.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

Part Acjacheme Indian, he grew up in the area before serving as a sniper in Afghanistan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Oklahoma is the only state in the Union where it is legal to own an anti-tank sniper rifle.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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